Title :
Atmospheric volatile organic compound sensing with lasers
Author :
Keutsch, Frank N. ; Paul, Joshua B. ; DiGangi, Joshua P. ; Henry, Samuel B.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Chem., Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, USA
Abstract :
We present recent advances, combining novel laser technologies and spectroscopic methods, for high-sensitivity detection of volatile organic compounds within the context of the formation of secondary pollutants that affect human health and climate.
Keywords :
air pollution; gas sensors; organic compounds; remote sensing by laser beam; spectroscopy; atmospheric volatile organic compound sensing; climate; high-sensitivity detection; human health; laser sensing; secondary pollutants; spectroscopic methods; Chemical lasers; Chemistry; Cities and towns; Educational institutions; Sensors; USA Councils; Volatile organic compounds;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6